Adams County Bicentennial

02/13/2026

Creating a sense of community at the Prairie Mills Windmill Golden Historical Society.

01/11/2026

Things to come for the Prairie Mills Windmill Golden Historical Society.

12/30/2025

🇺🇸 What a year, Adams County!

As we close out the Adams County Bicentennial, we’re overwhelmed with gratitude and pride. Over the past year, we’ve honored 200 years of heritage, hard work, and community spirit. None of it would have been possible without YOU.

From the very first planning meetings to the final firework at the Bicentennial Finale Celebration, this has been a community-wide effort.

🙏 Thank you to:
— Our Bicentennial Commission and sub-committees, who met month after month (sometimes week after week) to plan each detail
— The volunteers who stepped up at every event with open hearts and helping hands
— The sponsors and partners whose generous support turned ideas into reality
— The local organizations, businesses, performers, and municipalities who hosted events and shared the stories of their communities
— And of course, to the residents of Adams County — past and present — who showed up, participated, and celebrated together

Across more than 40 events, we laughed, learned, dedicated monuments, launched history tours, honored our veterans and heritage farms, danced in the fairgrounds, parks and streets, and came together in a way that only Adams County can.

🎉 This wasn’t just a celebration, it was a statement of who we are.

And while the official festivities have come to a close, the legacy continues. If you’d still like to support this year’s celebration and help preserve its impact for the future, you can make a contribution here:

👉 https://cfquincy.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=3215

From all of us on the Adams County Bicentennial team, thank you for making history with us. 🇺🇸

12/18/2025

Adams County Bicentennial Commemorative Coin

Searching for a small gift with big meaning? Our Bicentennial Commemorative Coin is a unique keepsake that’s perfect for any age. From kids just learning local history to lifelong Adams County residents. It's once in a lifetime.

Available now:
🛒 Online store: adamsco200.org/our-shop
🏛️ Adams County Clerk’s Office,
Adams County Courthouse,
507 Vermont, Quincy

Carry a piece of Adams County’s 200-year story in your pocket. 💫

12/17/2025

🎄 Official Adams County Bicentennial Christmas Ornament

Make this Christmas one to remember every year. Our Official Bicentennial Christmas Ornament is a perfect keepsake for your tree or a thoughtful gift for friends and family.

You can purchase the ornament:
🛒 Online: adamsco200.org/our-shop
🏛️ In person: Adams County Clerk’s Office,
Adams County Courthouse,
507 Vermont, Quincy

Celebrate 200 years of Adams County every time you decorate your tree.

12/16/2025

🥃 Limited-Edition Bicentennial Bourbon

Looking for a truly Adams County kind of gift? Our Adams County Bicentennial Collectable Bourbon Bottle is still available. A unique collaboration with Wine on Broadway in Quincy.

Perfect for the bourbon lover, the history buff, or anyone who loves supporting local. Quantities are limited, so don’t wait!

Shop now: adamsco200.org/our-shop

(Please enjoy responsibly. Must be 21+ to purchase.)

12/16/2025

📚 Adams County 200 Commemorative Book Update

Our once-in-a-generation Bicentennial Commemorative Book is taking a little extra time so we can do this 200-year story right. It’s now expected to be available in early 2026.

Still want to give it as a Christmas gift? You can! 🎁
Pre-order the book at Acclaim Press (search “Adams County Bicentennial”) and request a special gift certificate by emailing [email protected]

Give the gift of Adams County history this holiday season.
👉 Learn more: adamsco200.org

12/11/2025

📺 Thank you, WGEM News, for covering our final Bicentennial Speaker Series event!

We’re grateful for the spotlight on last night’s presentation, where historian Reg Ankrom brought the stories of John Wood and early Adams County to life.

Catch WGEM’s full segment here and relive some of the highlights!
We appreciate the community’s support throughout this bicentennial year — what a fantastic way to wrap up the series!

John Wood Community College Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County See Quincy IL

The final program in the Bicentennial Speaker Series honoring Adams County’s 200th anniversary wrapped up Wednesday at the Mary Ellen Orr Auditorium at the John Wood Community College.

11/29/2025

Hope everyone is having a wonderful holiday weekend and staying safe in the snow! ❄️

Today is the perfect chance to put your Adams County 200 Bicentennial ruler to work — how much snow did you get in your part of the county? 📏☃️

Snap a pic of your snowfall measurement and share it with us!
It’s that time of year… first snowfall, cozy vibes, and season’s greetings from all of us at Adams County 200. 🤍✨

11/19/2025

🎄 Visit Us at the Quincy Service League Holiday Show! 🎁

The Adams County Bicentennial is excited to be part of the QSL's 57th Annual Holiday Gift Show this weekend, Nov. 22 & 23 at The Oakley Lindsay Center!

Stop by our booth to browse unique keepsakes and holiday gifts, including:
✨ Limited-edition Bicentennial books
✨ Bicentennial bourbon
✨ Christmas ornaments
✨ Commemorative coins
✨ Apparel
✨ And more special items to celebrate 200 years of Adams County!

Can’t make it to the show? No worries! Shop online anytime at adamsco200.org and get your favorites delivered in time for the holidays. 🎅🛍️

Come say hello and find the perfect gift!

57th Annual Quincy Service League Holiday Gift Show See Quincy IL Adams County, Illinois City of Quincy, Illinois, Government

11/12/2025

TONIGHT! November 12 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
🎙️ Bicentennial Speaker Series: Sauk, Fox & Potawatomi Tribes
📅 Wednesday, November 12 | 6:30 PM
📍 Mary Ellen Orr Auditorium, John Wood Community College
1301 South 48th Street, Quincy

Join us for the next program in the Bicentennial Speaker Series, featuring Dr. Michael Wiant, archaeologist, anthropologist, and Director Emeritus of the Illinois State Museum’s Dickson Mounds Museum. Dr. Wiant will delve into the history and culture of the Sauk, Fox, and Potawatomi peoples, examining their enduring influence on the region.

This free public event is co-sponsored by the Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County, Adams County Bicentennial, & John Wood Community College.

Learn more at hsqac.org or call 217-222-1835.